How many syllables in mussels?

There are 2 syllables in the word mussels.

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Divide mussels into syllables:

mus · sels

How to pronounce mussels:

Definition of mussels:

mussels (noun):: a marine bivalve mollusk (especially genus mytilus) usually having a dark elongated shell

Synonyms for mussels:

mussel

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